The Sky Is Moving
Saturday, November 17, 2007 
The sky is slowly moving from pre-dawn to morning light, and I can see snowflakes dropping through the branches of elms outside our bay window. It is suddenly winter, and I do not mind in the least. For over thirty-four years, I have faced winter with dread, but today, it is just another piece of the backdrop to a life I would have no other way.
The Palinode is sleeping comfortably in our living room cum bedroom. He slept comfortably all night. A week ago, it did not feel as though something as simple as this was a thing that we could hope for before next year, if ever. I felt despairing over the last year each time he screamed in pain over something as minor as sitting up or rolling over, but last night, he kissed my forehead when I had trouble sleeping and pulled me closer.
Before we left the hospital yesterday, a couple of physical therapists came to show the Palinode how to walk with a walker, and as I watched his slow shuffle down that fluorescent hallway, I wept just a little. It was joy. He was standing straighter than I have seen in the last ten months, and walker or no walker, we can look each other in the eye again.
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Reader Comments (21)
Following this story arc, the thing that strikes me most vividly is the wealth of love between the two of you. Makes me all giddy and warm inside.
I'm glad to hear he's on the road to recovery, and wishing - with all my might - that 2008 is the Year of the Clean Bill of Health for both of you.
Hallelujah, indeed!
Oh, I am so so glad. Have a lovely weekend together.
I'm glad to hear the surgery went well and that he's back home already, sleeping in his own bed.
This is good news. In fact, it is Good News. I am going to set up an altar to the Good News Of The Palinode's Recovery in my living room. With Toblerone as the sacrament, to symbolize the Palinode's spine. And because a Toblerone is tasty.
Seriously, though, it fills me with sparkly light to hear about all of this. Best thoughts to both of you now.
This
makes me
so
happy.
I agree with Jennifer. While I know the pain must be intense, I am mostly moved by how much you guys care for each other.
So happy I am to read these continuing reports of wellness. The difficulties you two have seen in the last year make me hope and deeply that I and my love will have, when adversity strikes, the strength that you two clearly share. Your story moves me.
And your illustration seems preternaturally fitting.
My best to your Palinode.
I'm very pleased he's feeling better, and hope his recovery is a smooth one.
What a peaceful picture. It's wonderful to hear about and see the Palinode's recovery and your love for each other.
P.S. Onion looks pretty darn cute in that shot, too.
Stop making me misty. It's fucking with my makeup.
xoxox
Congrabulations, youse.
You know to call if you need anything.
Except liver. That's a filter.
really happy for you both...
godspeed recovery
I am so happy that things are improving for the two of you. I miss you guys so much. Lets go for celabratory sushi when I come home...or maybe pizza. They don't have good pizza here. Cheers my friend!
i am thrilled for you both, and can't wait to dance it up with you sometime in the not so distant future!!
Okay, I got a little weepy there. I am so happy for you both I could just bust.
Beautiful photo, beautiful scene, and beautiful to see the Palinode asleep without pain.
Hugs to both of you.
Wow. Yeah. That's beautiful. I love how you love each other. Thanks for the light touch on these posts. Not too heavy or sticky or treacly. Just perfect.
i don't know why it is the universe has arranged for our trials to come in clusters. I hope two you get a nice long grace period now-- no money down, no interest, no payment due.
xo
Yay!
Wonderful wonderful post!